Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Baby Birdies Fly the Coop on Outdoor Wednesday

It's been ages since I've had the fun of participating in Outdoor Wednesday! Thanks goes out to Susan for hosting from "A Southern Daydreamer"! Please be sure to drop by her place to see all the other lovely shares!

Today I want to tell you about the birdies that took up residence in one of my brand new hanging flower baskets that are on my second floor Veranda Porch. One day there was a nest, and before we knew it were the eggs...and it seemed like overnight there were these:
Today this little birdie took his first flight to here...
from there:
You really don't want to hear the horrid details of how he almost got killed today... I'm afraid I'd be too embarrassed to share...but thank the Good Lord, He intervened and he's alive and well and flying amidst the neighbors trees now with his siblings. I love to hear their little banters back and forth and see them practicing their flights.
I hope you will remember that even though he looks really scared and teency just one week ago (last picture above), today he had all his feathers and only a teency spiky hair on top of his head left from the baby fur that he had last week. Amazing what a week does in a baby birds life.

I hope you have a lovely Outdoor Wednesday!
~CC Catherine

24 comments:

Mary Bergfeld said...

I love your pictures. Thank you for sharing them with us. Have a wonderful day.

Unknown said...

Oh wow! Have have you been? So enjoyed catching up on your site. Your sister and her puppies are too sweet.
Happy Twirls

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Happy Outdoor Wednesday Catherine! Oh my.... poor little bird! I have missed seeing you! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

Kat said...

What great pictures. Thanks for sharing your little visitors with us. Kathy

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi CC,
I was so happy to hear from you!! These are wonderful pics, I hope your summer is going well. We are still planning our trip down south and it might be soon, I'll let you know. Hugs, Cindy ( I love my teapot and cup, it's so pretty)

susan said...

You sound like me--I have gotten so caught up in the welfare of our baby birds before :) You were able to get some great pictures. Thanks for sharing them!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh CC the little birds are just so cute. We've had nests several times in the baskets on our patio. They are such fun to watch. I love to see the little ones as they learn to fly. Thanks for showing the "cloche" button. I think this will be such fun. I sure hope you're going to join us. Just fill up a jar and join the party. Great to see you out and about. Hugs, Marty

Barb said...

Such sweet pictures...thanks for sharing with us. This is so much fun to see!

Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

Barb

Crystal said...

Oh how cute! What great photos. Your birds must be quite calm or you have a good zoom. How great for you to share their progress with us.
Crystal

Glenda/MidSouth said...

They do grow fast. Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
Glenda

Bo said...

Hi CC...I've missed visiting your blog since I've been out...I hope to find some time to go back & catch up on some posts...Wow, you were able to capture some great photos of the birdies...it's amazing how quickly they changed.
Have a blessed day, ;-) Bo

xinex said...

Hi CC! I love a story with a happy ending. What cute birds. Isn't it amazing how fast they grow?...Christine

Unknown said...

All the little birdies seem to be venturing forth now. Watch out!

Joy Tilton said...

So sweet, wonderful pictures!
joy c. at grannymountain

Karen said...

Hi CC.
OH yay, you are back twice this week! I've missed you so! I'm glad you emailed me. Just call if you want to chat.
Love the birds. But I must admit, I'm REALLY CURIOUS as to what "almost" happened to him. LOL
Great post!
Big hugs! Karen

Claudia said...

Thanks for sharing... great shots

TTFN~~Claudia

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

thanks for sharing these great photos and happy OW. Have a great day too

Barbara said...

Catherine, The wonders of God's creatures..life renewed. Thanks for sharing these great pictures.

Barbara

Claudie said...

Ah I know the scoop on this little wee fella. Yes I do. I'm still laughing about it.
Your phone call was much appreciated. I hope your week is going a little better, and that birdie is a happy camper.
I will call again soon.
Love You bunches
Love Claudie
xoxoxo

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

CC, your photos are amazing! I'm so glad he's ok, and what fun to get to see the birth and the flight of the baby. laurie

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Catherine, :)
Ah I love all animals sooo much and these little guys are precious! How much fun you must have had watching them learn to fly. I love thier little fuzzy heads. Too cute!

Thanks for coming by and your kind words on my tablescape.

Have a blessed day.
~Melissa :)

Jadehollow said...

Awwwwww CC.. toooo precious!

Lya Sorano said...

The baby bird pictures and story on your blog are delightful, Catherine, but hearing you tell the story in person yesterday afternoon was priceless! Perfect illustration of both the fragility and the resilience of life.

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

What wonderful little birdie pictures. This is great! I love little birds! How sweet. Have a great day!
Debbie